THEME: Dar's Sweet Potatoes
Jamie R
Denver Post Staff
11/21/2006
>From Michelle Montoya: "Moms are amazing, whatever they cook, (even if there's nothing in the fridge or pantry) always comes out delicious! My mom (rest her soul) was an amazing cook, she was always experimenting. The holidays were especially exciting because the food she created were quite delectable. My favorite was a sweet potatoes dish with mandarin oranges, pineapples, walnuts, butter, brown sugar, mini marshmallows and cinnamon. She would then save the juices from the oranges and pineapples to further sweeten the potatoes. It was the best thing I ever tasted. Thanksgiving just isn't the same without it on the table! It has taken me a few years to get it just right because my mom never used measurements she just knew what to add and how much."
1/2 cup real butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
Large can of sweet potatoes (yams)
One can cut pineapples/drained (save the juice)
One can mandarin oranges (save the juice)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 bag mini marshmallows
Begin by melting the butter on a low heat and add the sugar while stirring constantly. Once sugar is dissolved add the sweet potatoes and mash slightly with a whisk, add the cinnamon and ginger. Once that is stirred in (careful not to stir too much) add the fruit and walnuts (add a little of the juice for taste and the right consistency). Fold potatoes in to a baking pan, top with the marshmallows and put in the oven for 20 minutes or until brown. My family loves this dish!